Tag: Chicago

Hawthorne Race Course, the horse racing track that has struggled to secure financing for a $400 million racino to be built on its grounds... more

Hollywood Casino announced Tuesday that it will be bringing a Pennsylvania-based luxury wellness spa to the $360 million casino resort... more

The first handful of glass curtain wall panels have been installed on the hotel tower for Bally’s Casino in River West. The panels were... more

Bally’s executives said Thursday they hope to have their $1.7 billion casino and entertainment complex in River West “substantially... more

State lawmakers return to the Illinois House on Tuesday to gavel in the 2026 legislative session and prepare for months of wrangling over... more

Nearly a century ago, serial robber Willie Sutton reportedly explained why he was sticking up banks by saying wryly: “Because that’s... more

Bally’s Chicago may not be opening its new permanent casino this year after all. With its already extended temporary license to operate... more

Chicago’s new plan to legalize video gambling terminals — finally passed last month as part of the 2026 budget after years of debate... more

Wall Street Bets is a roundup of recent notes from analysts covering the gambling industry. REITs weaknesses overdone David Katz of... more

As construction on the 34-story Bally’s Chicago hotel steadily rises skyward over the Ohio feeder ramp, things are looking up for the... more